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Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH
With all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.
Last Post By: Kev Williams Yesterday, 7:50 PM

Real Estate is a Circus Right Now
Thread Starter: Jim Becker
Professor Dr. SWMBO and I are "more than casually" looking for our "downsize" property. The two of us do not need such a large home and property going forward as our older daughter is already living "independently" in town (she's a special needs adult, so isn't totally independent) and the younger,...
Last Post By: eugene thomas Yesterday, 2:07 PM

What are your other hobbies besides Woodworking?
Thread Starter: Jim Fox
Responding to another post got me thinking what other hobbies do you partake in? The one specific that made peaked my curiosity as if to others did it..........Scale Model Building Now I did take a long hiatus from this hobby, but got back into in 2019 heavy and built a lot as a kid, teen and...
Last Post By: Ole Anderson Today, 1:40 AM

Buying First Turning Tools (set advice and/or individual)
Thread Starter: Allen Mattsen
After many searches, YouTube videos, various research, etc, I've finally come to you folks for some advice. I'm ready to buy my first turning tools. I have a new midi lathe (Laguna Revo 1216) and will soon have a grinder and CBN wheels on the way. I need help deciding on my first turning tools. I...
Last Post By: Allen Mattsen Yesterday, 10:18 PM

No more denatured alcohol in California?
Thread Starter: Mike Allen1010
My go to finish is shellac. I prefer to make my own fresh by dissolving flakes in denatured alcohol. Went to the hardware store to buy some more denatured alcohol for fresh batch of shellac and was very dismayed to learn that apparently there is some kind of regulation that now prevents the sale of...
Last Post By: Leo Butler Yesterday, 9:39 PM

Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge
Thread Starter: Stephen Tashiro
Do electricians "back wire" most modern electrical outlets when using 12 gauge wire? Years ago, electrical outlets were designed to be "side wired" by hooking the wire around a screw. Some also had holes where a wire could be connected by pushing it into the hole, but this method of wiring by...
Last Post By: Jason Roehl Today, 6:35 AM

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dual voltage lathe motor questions

Actually in all but the very worst situations (like 60 amp service) make it possible to add a sub box to run more circuits.
Richard Coers Today, 12:24 PM

Twist wires before using a wire nut?

I had an electrical safety class years ago taught by a retired New York Power and Light construction supervisor. He said that NEC code required all connections
Tom Stenzel Today, 12:22 PM

Contact Cement Failures. HELP!!!

+1 on the pressure. In junior high school shop class, a block of wood and a hammer was used instead of a J-roller. Made me think the contact meant contact
Richard Coers Today, 12:17 PM

Contact Cement Failures. HELP!!!

+1 on the dry not tacky advise. You want it completely gassed off before sticking. Remember, it's not glue. It's more akin to making masking tape.
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Lathe Upgrade

I am down in Eugene, If you ever swing through this area, let me know. I like play dates....

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vintage Craftsman table saw upgrade

This thread may help. Besides Grandpa's 1950 Emerson I had a 1970's "113." contractor. I added a decent...
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